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  • Transfer: Man City’s Riyad Mahrez to undergo medicals at Al-Ahli

    Transfer: Man City’s Riyad Mahrez to undergo medicals at Al-Ahli

    Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez is set to leave the Premier League champions for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.

    The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Mahrez will undergo his medical on Thursday.

    Mahrez has agreed an initial three-year contract to join Al-Ahli this summer transfer window.

    Man City will receive an initial £26 million for the Algerian international, plus a further £4 million in add-ons.

    Mahrez, 32, joined Manchester City from Leicester City in 2018.

    He won the treble—Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup—with Pep Guardiola’s side last season.

  • Inter Miami coach, Martino reveals why Messi, Busquets might not start vs Cruz Azul

    Inter Miami coach, Martino reveals why Messi, Busquets might not start vs Cruz Azul

    Inter Miami head coach, Tata Martino, has said Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets might not start the Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul on Friday, but noted they will likely get minutes.

    Messi and Busquets on Tuesday, completed their first training session with the MLS side.

    Fans have paid between $275 and $19,000 for tickets to the game.

    “From what I have seen up to now, they are going to be fit to play, and it is likely that on Friday they can be there,” Martino told ESPN Fútbol 12.

    “Whether that will be as starters or coming in at halftime, we will have to make that decision yet, but as I see it, Leo as well as Busi can play [on Friday].”

    Inter Miami have not won an MLS game in over two months, so making the playoffs is a long shot.

  • “If I have to go to my grave not sitting with any of these guys, I will be happy” – Comedian AY Makun speaks on his failed attempts to reconcile with Basketmouth and Julius Agwu

    “If I have to go to my grave not sitting with any of these guys, I will be happy” – Comedian AY Makun speaks on his failed attempts to reconcile with Basketmouth and Julius Agwu

    Nollywood actor and comedian, Ayodeji Makun, aka AY, has said that he is done making efforts towards reconciling with his colleagues, Basketmouth and Julius Agwu, who he has had long standing issues with.

    Basketmouth and AY have been engaged in a 17-year-old beef, which AY claimed was over an unpaid N30,00 debt by Basketmouth. On his part, Basketmouth has denied the allegation and had come out to say that he and AY were never friends. Basket also disclosed that contrary to AY’s claim that he was not allowed to attend wedding, he never invited AY.

    Julius Agwu on the other hand granted an interview where he accused AY of organizing a comedy show on a date that he choose for himself, which most comedians were aware of. Read here, here and here.

    In a fresh interview with comedian, Teju Babyface, AY said he has made efforts to reconcile with the duo but to no avail and that at this point, he will be happy if he goes to his grave without reconciling with them. He said their senior colleagues are aware of his efforts to reconcile with both comedians and have asked him to stop bothering himself if the parties involved are not yielding.

    “The bros [senior colleagues in the comedy industry] knew and at some point in time, they had to ask me to slow down. They were like: ‘You’re doing too much. You are putting in too much to make this thing work. Friendship is not by force.

    I was believing that ‘No, this can work’. Even in my last stand-up comedy, I had to go on stage and I did another routine ‘My guy. How’s my guy? This is my guy. If you see this guy, tell him he’s my guy.’ And the following morning, every where exploded again. ‘We are not friends. We are not that. We are not this.’

    So, for me now, I’m not pushing anything anymore. As I’m here now as AY, if I have to go to my grave without sitting with any of these guys to say ‘hello, ‘hi,’ I will be happy.” he said

    Watch a video of him speaking below…

  • UNICAL student jailed for internet fraud

    UNICAL student jailed for internet fraud

    An undergraduate of the University of Calabar, Peter Againpriye, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment for internet fraud by a federal high court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital.

    This is coming after he was arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a three-count charge after being arrested in June 2023, during an operation tagged, Eagle Sweep, at Golf Estate, Port Harcourt. Investigation revealed that the convict was involved in internet fraud and opened several Gmail, Instagram and Facebook accounts, and falsely presented himself as Diana Wilson in chats with Keess Darr, whom he defrauded.

    The charges include impersonation, obtaining money by false pretence and possession of fraudulent documents.

    The presiding judge, Justice E. A. Obile, convicted and sentenced the defendant to one-year imprisonment with an option of N50, 000 fine on each of the counts. The judge further ordered that the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone XR recovered from the convict be forfeited to the government.

  • Ten Hag leaves four Man Utd players out of squad for US Preseason Tour

    Ten Hag leaves four Man Utd players out of squad for US Preseason Tour

    Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has not taken four players for their tour of the United States.

    They are Fred, Alex Telles, Eric Bailly and Tyrell Malacia.

    Fred, who is being linked with a move away, has been left behind for what United described as “a personal issue”.

    However, the Brazil midfielder “is expected to join up with the rest of the squad shortly”.

    Telles and Bailly will also not be with the squad, as they look to seal transfers away from Old Trafford.

    Telles, who spent last season on loan at Sevilla, is on the verge of joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.

    Bailly is still searching for a new club, while Malacia is recovering from injury.

  • 9 month old baby dies on first day at crèche in South Africa

    9 month old baby dies on first day at crèche in South Africa

    A nine month old boy has died attending his first day of crèche in Umganu Circle in Zwelisha, North of Durban in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.

    The toddler was pronounced dead on Tuesday afternoon, July 18, 2023.

    A caregiver contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) after they discovered the infant unresponsive in a bed.

    RUSA Medics were immediately dispatched and on arrival discovered a large crowd gathered in the yard.

    The child was naked and wrapped in a blanket.

    Medics examined the minor and discovered that he showed no signs of life.

    According to the owner of the establishment, the boy was enrolled at the crèche on Tuesday morning.

    He allegedly fell asleep while being fed lunch.

    Caregivers discovered him unresponsive approximately four hours later when they conducted a wellness check.

    Circumstances leading up to his death are yet to be established.

    KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Nonhlanhla Khoza, has called for a thorough investigation into the death of the toddler.

    Khoza says this incident highlights the need for stringent regulations and standards in childcare centres to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

    Khoza says the loss of such a young life is an unimaginable tragedy and parents should have peace of mind when leaving their children in the hands of professionals.

    She said the caregivers need to be held accountable for the part they played as the death of the infant happened under their in daycare centres.

    She added that the family deserves to know what happened.

    Meanwhile, a team of social workers has been dispatched to provide psycho-social support to the family who lost their child.

    9 month old baby dies on first day at cr�che in South Africa
    9 month old baby dies on first day at cr�che in South Africa
    9 month old baby dies on first day at cr�che in South Africa
    9 month old baby dies on first day at cr�che in South Africa
  • Transfer: Bayer Leverkusen to rival Everton for Boniface

    Transfer: Bayer Leverkusen to rival Everton for Boniface

    Bundesliga club, Bayer Leverkusen have joined the race to sign Union St Gilloise forward Victor Boniface.

    According to German tabloid, Bild, Leverkusen want Boniface to replace their injured forward, Patrick Schick.

    The 22-year-old caught the eye of Leverkusen officials during the Europa League clash against Union St Gilloise last season.

    Premier League club, Everton have also made contact with the Nigerian.

    Boniface arrived Union St Gilloise from Norwegian club, Bodo/Glimt last summer.

    Union St Gilloise reportedly wants €12m to sell the striker.

  • EPL: Why Man United signed Jonny Evans – Erik ten Hag opens up

    EPL: Why Man United signed Jonny Evans – Erik ten Hag opens up

    Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has explained why the club re-signed Jonny Evans.

    Ten Had believes that the veteran defender, who left relegated Leicester City, can have a big impact on Manchester United’s younger players.

    The 35-year-old Northern Ireland defender was given a short-term deal at the Theatre of Dreams.

    Evans has joined up with the rest of the club in Edinburgh for Wednesday’s pre-season friendly against Lyon.

    All things being equal, he might likely feature off the bench before travelling with the squad to San Diego for the first leg of the club’s tour of the United States.

    Ten Hag told MUTV, “Of course, I know [about] him for a long time, I know his place was here, was in Manchester.

    “We welcomed him to come and train with us, to work on his fitness, and then I said not all the players are in, the internationals were out still on their break.

    “We know he’s a very experienced player but also a very good person, big personality, and I think he has a big authority as well and he can help the young players, especially in such moments. So it benefits all sides.”

  • EPL: I am hoping he’s right – Arteta reacts to Wenger’s title claim

    EPL: I am hoping he’s right – Arteta reacts to Wenger’s title claim

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has reacted to Arsene Wenger’s claim that the Gunners might just clinch the Premier League title next season.

    Wenger had recently expressed confidence about Arsenal’s chances of lifting the trophy, telling Eurosport this week: “I believe we will win the championship. It is as simple as that.”

    Arsenal were on the brink of winning the Premier League title last season but fell just short of ending their 19-year wait.

    They are now trying to fortify their team and have brought in three new additions—Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Jurrien Timber—for just over £200 million this summer.

    Asked about Wenger’s comments in an interview with ESPN, Arteta laughed and replied: “Hopefully, he is right. He is a very intelligent man with huge experience, so I am hoping that he is right.”

  • ‘How does he move forward with the club?’ – Wayne Rooney urges Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United after being stripped of the captaincy

    ‘How does he move forward with the club?’ – Wayne Rooney urges Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United after being stripped of the captaincy

    Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has told Harry Maguire that he must leave the club after he was stripped of captaincy.

    Erik ten Hag relieved the 30-year-old of his duties as captain of the club this summer after a frustrating season for Maguire.

    The defender made just 16 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils last season, and has now been handed advice from United legend Rooney.

    Speaking to The Athletic ahead of the MLS All-Star clash against Arsenal, in which Rooney is the head coach, he said: ‘To have the armband taken off you, how does he move forward with the club?’

    ‘That shows the manager really doesn’t believe in him. It leaves Harry in a position where he has to think on what he does moving forward.

    The former England star continued to discuss how he believes the situation leaves Maguire in an awkward position with Ten Hag.

    ‘The manager has shown he is not part of the plans,’ he said, before telling Maguire that he must put himself first now.

    ‘I’m sure Harry will want to go and play — for himself, for his England career — to put himself in the best position to be as successful as he can.
    ‘The best thing now is probably for him to move.’

    Man United have already rejected a loan bid for Maguire this summer, with West Ham United looking to bring the England defender in on a temporary deal